Sandwirt – Präbichl – Glett – Theisslwirt Circular Trail (R5a)

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 12,0 km

Time 5:00 h

Uphill 580 hm

Downhill 580 hm

Highest point 1030 m

Quiet circular hike from the Sandwirt via Präbichl and Glett to the Theisslwirt at the foot of Schöckl’s western slopes. The route offers wide views across the Grazer Bergland along the way.

The R5a variant of the Präbichl-Glett circular trail (R5) continues to the Theisslwirt inn. Most of the route follows paved surfaces with moderate ascents through open woodland and past rural farmsteads. Along the way, there are repeated views of Rote Wand, Hochlantsch, Rennfeld and the Mur Valley.

Varied circular hike from the Kesselfall valley floor to the foot of Schöckl’s western slopes and back via Glett to the Sandwirt inn.

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By car: Sandwirt Inn – Kesselfall

From the Sandwirt Inn, follow the white and green “R5 Präbichl-Glett Circular Trail” signs heading south. The route climbs gently along Eichkogelstraße through open woodland and past houses and farmsteads. After passing a farm, the trail reaches a small chapel with a bench. Here, the R5a variant branches right towards the Theisslwirt with a moderate ascent.

After a short return section to a junction, the route continues right and later reconnects with the main trail. The paved road continues to the hamlet of Bloder. From there, the route changes to a forest trail and descends towards the lower end of the Kesselfall Gorge.

Via the Steintor rock arch, the partly steep forest path leads over rocky and uneven ground back to the Sandwirt.

The Sandwirt inn and the Theisslwirt are both popular stops for refreshments along the route. Please check opening hours and possible reservations in advance.

By bus: Regional bus line 140 to Volksschule Augraben. From there, follow the road beside the stream through Augraben to Sandwirt.
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flux shared taxi : from Peggau Deutschfeistritz station to Augraben – Sandwirt stop (GU 1482)
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Parking is permitted at the Sandwirt Inn.

The Semriach circular hiking trails were created in close cooperation between local associations, the municipality of Semriach and landowners, and are maintained with great voluntary commitment.

Free hiking maps and information:

Graz Region Tourist Board
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz
T +43 316 80750
info@regiongraz.at
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